Cochran, William

ALOB, Vol. VIII #7, p. 87-99:“p. 71. 10 April 1841.. I, William Cochran, being very weak in body, but of perfect mind & memory. I give unto my two youngest sons Moses & Nathaniel 200 acres of land, 100 acres where we now live, the other tract adjoining Swan Cochran. I give unto my two daughters Jestin & Harriett 100 acres of land where on a trashing machine now stands called the Baseter tract to be equally divided between them. I give unto my dtr. Clara Rodgers one cow & calf. I give unto my two little grandchildren, children of E.B. Prayton a two year old cow brute a piece. I give unto my son Swan $5 and the balance of my property of stock, land, household & kitchen furniture I give unto Moses, Nathaniel, Jestin and Harriett, they are to take care of their mother and support her decently out of the same and I hereby make ordain Moses & Nathaniel Cochran executors.Wit; Thomas H. Burnett & E.B. Prayton..Signed William X Cochran..Proved on oath of E.B. Prayton in July Session 1841..”

obcgsadmin

Permanent link to this article: https://www.obcgs.com/cochran-william/

Library Hours

Tues. - Fri. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Sun. - Mon. Closed

Monday is open for research by appointment only. Please call 828-253-1894 for appt.